I think his determination never to give up his present position a wise one, for his own comfort, and the public, knowing it, will relieve him from the suspicion of acting and speaking with reference to the effect his acts and sayings may have had upon his claims for political preferment.
Sherman expresses support for a colleague's decision to remain in his position for personal and public benefit.
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